Resources

Parenting early intervention programme evaluation

This report examines the effectiveness of 5 programmes for use in the parenting early intervention programme (PEIP).

Think Family Pathfinders: Research

Children experiencing very poor outcomes often come from families who face multiple and complex problems, such as poverty, domestic abuse, poor mental health or substance misuse. Guidance by the Department for Education

Cost Benefit Analysis of Interventions with Parents

Research carried out by London Economics for the Department for Children, Schools and Families

The use of whole family assessment to identify the needs of families with multiple problems

An overview of the approaches to assessment taken by local authorities, with a detailed exploration of their successful family assessment processes. Written by Department of Education. Written by Department for Education.

Improving support for young carers: family-focused approaches

This paper looks at 18 local authorities' work to create support systems for families with young carers, showcasing positive outcomes and good practice, written by the Department for Education.

Lessons from the Single Inspection Pilots

This booklet, produced by ADCS, Solace and the LGA, shares learning from the local authorities who piloted the new Ofsted framework for the inspection of services for children in need of help and protection, children looked after and care leavers (the single inspection framework).